I've built every one of my outfits lately around these boots. I know, I have WAY too many clothes if I can find multiple ensembles to match a pair of velvet, floral boots. I think what I love most about this pair is that they're so full of contradicting elements -- a strange combination of old world and new; summer and winter; whimsy and punk. At first, I wanted to make them more narrow but I've grown to love the way they're somewhat Shetland pony-ish / Attilla the Hun-ish. I've always thought wearing something slightly weird/off putting and making it look good (?) is far more admirable than wearing something obviously and unobjectionably "cool."

For more vintage velvet tapestry creations, check out this coat and these boots made from the same material.